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Newspaper
Jeffersonville Star
Location
Jeffersonville, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Dec 29, 1915
Page
5
A wide range of leaders from major firms across the country buy a New Mitchell. Notable buyers include chiefs and presidents from engineering, locomotive, sewing machine, and bearing industries. The ad notes over six hundred purchasers, one million miles already driven in the territory, and strong service on the road.
An advertisement offers a $1000 death policy at $5 weekly with registration and identification. It notes registry department fines and lists Newark New Jersey as the location. Also for rent two cottages opposite the reformatory available, one five rooms and one seven rooms, with Frank Woerner as contact or phone 908.
Thomas F. O Neil relocates his livery barn to 124 E Market Street and promises prompt service. Orders will be promptly filled. Phone 99.
An advertisement from White Mfg Co Cincinnati outlines a gasoline sale promising 3 cents per gallon with guaranteed sales and a simplified cartonless process under the GASO TONIC brand.
Industrial Mfg Co offers exclusive state or county distributors for the unseen self starter Ford cars with large commissions and protected territories. Sells on sight and guarantees satisfaction. 540 Jackson Blvd Chicago.
Classified ad offers a converted Ford delivery car in first class condition. Contact J. M. McKnight at Car Works or call after 5 pm at 94 to arrange purchase.
Advertisement offers a free lamp to agents with exclusive Kansas City territory. Beacon Kerosene Mantle Lamps claim to beat electricity at cost one cent for six hours and promise 100 percent profit. Write Home Supply Co. Kansas City Mo. Adv 10 9-15.
Rheumatic victims are urged to try Solvine Baths as relief with samples at 25 cents. The Solvine Company of Cincinnati Ohio markets the remedy through agents and mail offers, promoting relief from rheumatism.
Reader urged to prevent indigestion and constipation after holidays and large meals. Foley Cathartic Tablets marketed as non griping and non harsh, to relieve distress after eating and regulate bowels from Cincinnati Ohio.
Promises sixty million dollar company with ground floor proposition offering 100 percent dividends in 90 days. Claims 30 wells at once and limited shares at 3 cents each with $1 par value. Mentions $10 days $333 par value stock and two dividends paid with another forthcoming. Requests remittance and free information from Amalgamated Oil Co Oklahoma City.
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The N Y Sun reports William Conway doubts William Shakespeare of Stratford could write. Conway argues Shakespeare used another's signature copy for deeds and wills to hide illiteracy, citing 1615 mortgage and 1616 will documents and a Globe Theatre money dispute fragment showing a scrivener signing as Wilm Shakespeare.
A unique transport vehicle used in California mining districts carries heavy machinery. It features ten foot diameter wheels with spokes like a bicycle, arched heavy steel axles, a caterpillar tread tractor, and a cab suspended by heavy chains to lower the center of gravity and reduce overturning risk.
Bert Watts of Lebanon Indiana sets five mouse traps on fence posts and a grape arbor baited with bread. He reports catching nearly 100 English sparrows in one day, describing a new method to kill the pests.
Advertisement promises $20 to $35 extra per month to employed people without interfering with regular work. No selling or canvassing required. Unemployed need not apply. Address The Silver Mirror Co. Inc. 123 W Madison St Chicago fil Av.
The article discusses Charles Rothschild’s private flea collection near Tring England totaling about 100000 specimens and more than 400 flea species with many yet undiscovered. It notes fleas’ hosts range and behavior including temporary parasitism and hopping between hosts, mentions monkeys reportedly having no fleas, a rare reptile flea, Baltic amber fossils, and the rising role of flea study in disease spread.
Harvard’s Museum of Comparative Zoölogy houses eleven Kribe Kamerun frog specimens preserved in alcohol. Willy Knegenthal reports only males show hair like processes while females bear small tubercles on the same bases. Function of the hairs remains unknown without living specimens for study.
Minnesota inventor patents a muffler that attaches inside an overcoat collar and can be worn or removed with the coat. The ad also touts Amalgamated Oil Co offering stock at 5c shares, promising rapid profits and 100 percent dividends after a quick remittance for information.
A vintage sales slip invites readers to mail 5 cents with name and address to Foley Co Chicago for a trial package. The offer includes Foley's Honey and Tar Compound for coughs and colds, Foley Kidney Pills for pain and kidney issues, and Foley Cathartic Tablets for constipation and related ailments. Endorsed by Ben Doolittle as an advertisement.
An advertisement touts Burdeck Blood Bitters as a purifying remedy for the blood and skin, claiming it restores digestion. Sold by all druggists for $1.00.
By joining the Christmas Savings Club you can save for any purpose including doctor bills coal bills interest and insurance. Open enrollment at Citizens Trust Co for members now.
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